Community Cohesion

Question 1

how roles of men and women have changed

Answer 1

• in the 1850s women stayed at home and looked after the children
• in 1928 women were allowed to vote age 21 the same as men
• in 1970 women have received the equal pay act
• in 1975 the sex discrimination act made it illegal to discriminate against women in employment

Question 2

why attitudes have changed

Answer 2

• during World War I and World War II women did the jobs of men, women did them as well as men changing general societies attitudes
• The UK followed other countries who were starting to show development of equal rights for women
• The suffragettes worked to gain equal rights by showing that women wanted equal treatment
• The UN declaration of human rights after World War II meant equal rights had to be accepted

Question 3

Different Christian attitudes to women

Answer 3

Roman Catholics..
-men and women are equal but only men can be priests-they represent Jesus at mass and are descendants of apostles who were men

Liberal Protestants..

• man and women created equal and should have same roles in society as Jesus treated everyone equally.
• women can be ministers/vicars

Evangelicals..

• men and women created equal but have different roles
• St Paul taught women shouldn’t speak in church

Question 4

Why the UK is a multiethnic society?

Answer 4

• The UK has always been a mixed society-celts, Romans, Saxons etc are ancestors
• in the 19 century the UK set up an overseas empire leading to black communities in the UK
• after World War II a shortage of workers lead to many different cultures working in the UK
• The extension of the EU has led to an influx of Eastern Europeans
• One in five people in the UK are now from ethnic minorities

Question 5

The problems of discrimination and racism

Answer 5

• racially or religiously prejudiced employers will not give jobs to some races or religions
• prejudiced landlords will refuse accommodation to certain groups
• prejudiced teachers will stop certain groups achieving their full potential
• prejudiced police officers will discriminate against certain groups

Question 6

benefits of living in a multi ethnic society

Answer 6

• people of different ethnic groups will form relationships and bring peace amongst groups
• more progress will happen due to more people with different ideas
• Life is more interesting with a greater variety of food music and culture
• a multi-ethnic society helps people to live and work in a world of multi-national companies and economic interdependence

Question 7

the effects of discrimination and racism

Answer 7

• if some groups feel they are being treated unfairly they will turn against society
• some politicians believe some young black people turn to crime due to lack of opportunities because of discrimination
• racism and discrimination can lead to groups forming

Question 8

why community cohesion is important

Answer 8

• without community cohesion racially/religiously motivated violence can break out
• 7/7 bombers were British citizens who had lost their sense of allegiance to the UK
• lack of community cohesion makes it impossible for people to work together as modern societies need
• in countries without community cohesion violence becomes a way of life

Question 9

Government action to promote community cohesion in the uk

Answer 9

• giving money to groups that are working on community cohesion
• appointing cabinet ministers and judges etc from ethnic minorities
• making community cohesion part of school lessons
• passing the race relations act 2010 making it unlawful to discriminate against anyone
• supporting antiracism groups
• in 1976 the race relations act made it illegal for discrimination against someone because of their ethnicity
• Setting of the equality and human rights commission to monitor laws on discrimination

Question 10

why Christians promote racial harmony

Answer 10

• in the parable of the good Samaritan Jesus showed all races should love each other as neighbours
• Jesus treated people of all races equally
• St Paul taught that all bases are equal as God created them all
• The Christian church has members from every race 70% are non-White
• Saint Paul said you are all one in Christ

Question 11

how the Catholic Church helps promote community cohesion

Answer 11

helping asylum seekers and immigrant workers by…

• translating information leaflets into various languages
• helping people find accommodation
• providing legal advice and support
• providing English language courses
• celebrating mass in other languages

Question 12

issues for religion by multifaith society

Answer 12

• bringing up children-most religions teach that only their religion will lead to a good life after death
• children educated in all faiths may be tempted away from their faith
• conversion-many religions believe they should convert people because their faith is the true faith, problems arise as trying to convert people is like discriminating against other faiths
• conflicts
• interfaith marriages-for a religious wedding service, often couples have to be of the same religion, there is the problem of which faith to raise the children

Question 13

how religions work together to promote community cohesion

Answer 13

• Some religions are developing Interfaith marriage ceremonies
• The problem of bringing up children is being dealt with by encouraging children to be brought up in both faiths
• religions are trying to work together to share festivals and other religious times
• by having local events for a mixture of religions such as Interfaith weeks
• by creating interfaith events in schools to encourage students to consider other religious perspectives and promote tolerance and inclusivisim

Question 14

Christian attitudes to other religions

Answer 14

• inclusivist (Catholics)-christianity has the whole truth, other religions may have some but either way we should treat people with respect
• exclusivist (Evangelicals)-christianity is the only truth and other religions are false and we should try and convert people to the truth
• pluralist (liberal Protestant)-no religion has the whole truth all religions are different paths to God

Question 15

benefits of living in a multifaith society

Answer 15

• greater tolerance and understanding of the beliefs of others
• varied and rich cultural life from experiencing the religions and traditions of others
• better understanding of different viewpoints
• New ways of living and enjoying life
• leads to diversity
• economic benefits